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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,806.70, 32,710.05 and 14,808.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,806.70, 32,710.05 and 14,808.30 is: 22,212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,806.70 : 32,710.05 = 14,808.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,806.70/32,710.05 = 14,808.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,806.70x = 32,710.05 × 14,808.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,806.70x = 484,380,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,380,233.42/21,806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,212.45

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